User's Guide. Datalogging Hygro-Thermometer Model SD500

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1 User's Guide Datalogging Hygro-Thermometer Model SD500

2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech SD500 Temperature/Humidity Datalogger. This meter measures, displays, and stores temperature and relative humidity readings. Data is stored on a SD card for transfer to a PC. This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service Features LCD simultaneously displays Temperature and Relative Humidity Datalogger date/time stamps and stores readings on an SD card in Excel format for easy transfer to a PC RS-232 PC interface jack Selectable data sampling rate: 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600 seconds Long battery life or AC adaptor 2

3 Product Description 1. Humidity Display 2. Temperature Display 3. Side Compartment 4. LOG (ENTER) button 5. SET button 6. Sensors 7. (TIME) button 8. button 9. AC adaptor socket 10. Reset button 11. RS-232 output 12. SD memory card socket Note: Battery Compartment and Tilt Stand are located on the back of the meter. 3

4 Operation Battery Warning, Installation and Replacement 1. When the low battery icon appears in the display the batteries are weak and should be replaced. However, in-spec. measurement may still be made for several hours after low battery indicator appears before the instrument become inaccurate. 2. To replace or install batteries, remove the Philips head screw that secures the rear battery cover and lift off the cover. 3. Replace the six AAA batteries (use alkaline heavy duty type), observing polarity 4. Replace and secure the cover. Datalogging 1. Open the left side door and insert a formatted SD card Note: The SD card should be at least 1GB in capacity Note: Do not use memory cards formatted by other meters or cameras. Use the SD card formatting procedure under the advanced features section of this manual to correctly format the card Note: The internal clock must be set to the correct time See the advanced features section of this manual to set the clock. Note: The default data structure uses a decimal point. as the numeric decimal indicator. See the advanced features section of this manual to change this to a comma,. Note: If the SD memory card is not installed, EMPTY will appear in the display Note: Displayed error messages: CH- CArd The memory card is full or there is a problem with the card LobAt No CArd The battery is low and datalogging is disabled The SD card is not inserted 2. Press the LOGGER button for >2 seconds to begin logging. DATALOGGER will appear in the display and the meter will beep each time the data is recorded (if the beeper is enabled). 3. To stop datalogging, press the LOGGER button for >2 seconds. DATALOGGER will change to DATA and the meter will count down through the recorded data. NOTE: To avoid corrupting data, do not remove the memory card without properly ending the record function. Time/Date/Sample Rate Check Press and Hold the TIME button for >2 seconds and the display will cycle through the date, time and sample rate information. SD Card Data Structure 1. When the SD card if first inserted into the datalogger the folder HTC01 is created. 4

5 2. The first datalogging session will then create a file HTC01001.XLS. All data will be saved to this file until the number of columns reaches 30, After 30, 000 columns a new file, HTC01002.XLS is created. This is repeated every 30,000 columns until HTC01099.XLS. At this point a new folder, HTC02 is created and the process is repeated. HTC10 is the final folder. Transferring Data to a PC 1. Remove the memory card from the datalogger and plug it into the SD card slot on the PC. 2. Launch Excel and open the data file on the memory card from within the spreadsheet program. The file will appear similar to the figure below. 5

6 Advanced Settings The SET function is used to accomplish the following: Format the SD memory card Set the date and time Set the sampling time Set the beeper sound ON/OFF Set the SD card Decimal character Select the Temperature units Set the RS232 data output ON/OFF 1. Press and Hold the SET button for >2 seconds to enter the setting mode. The first function (Sd F) will appear in the display. Press the SET button to step through the seven functions. Use the and buttons to adjust the selected function. Use the LOGGER button to step through fields within a function. In the SET mode, if no button is pressed within 5 seconds the logger will revert to the standard mode. 2. Sd F Format the SD card. Press the button to select yes or no. For yes, press the Enter button to format the card and erase all existing data. 3. date Set the date and time. Press the or buttons to adjust the selected field. Press the Enter button to store the value and to step through the various fields. 4. SP-t Set the sample rate. Press the button to select the desired sample rate and press Enter to store the selection. The selections are: 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600 seconds and AUTO. In AUTO, the data will be stored every time there is a temperature change of >1% RH. 5. beep - Set the beeper ON or OFF. Press the button to select ON or OFF and press Enter to store the selection. 6. dec - Set the SD card Decimal character. Press the button to select USA (decimal) or Euro (comma) and press Enter to store the selection. 7. t-cf - Set the Temp. unit to F or C 8. rs232 - Set the RS232 data output ON/OFF. Press the button to select ON or off and press Enter to store the selection 9. ESC Exit the setting mode. Press the SET button to return to normal operation. System RESET If a condition appears where the CPU does not respond to keystrokes or the meter seems frozen, press the RESET button on the side of the datalogger (use a paper clip or similar pointed object) to return the meter to a working state. RS232 Interface A serial output is provided to link the meter to a PC s serial port. Call Technical Assistance for more information on this interface. 6

7 Specifications Display 2.4 x 2.0 (60 x 50 mm) LCD Measurement sensors Temperature: Internal sensor Relative Humidity: Precision capacitance type Memory Card SD memory card, 1 GB to 16 GB. Datalogger Sampling Time 5/10/30/60/120/300/600 seconds or Auto. Temperature Compensation Automatic Display update rate Approx. 1 second Data Output RS 232 Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C) Operating Humidity Less than 90% RH Power Supply Six (6) AAA (UM4) Alkaline or heavy duty 1.5 V batteries or 9V AC adaptor. Battery life Dependent on sample rate, for new alkaline batteries and 60 second sampling time, > one month is typical. Fast sample rates will significantly reduce battery life. Weight 0.62 lbs. (282 g) Dimension 5.2 x 3.1 x 1.3 (132 x 80 x 32mm) Range Resolution Accuracy Temperature 0.0 to 50.0 C 0.1 C ± 0.8 C 32.0 to F 0.1 F ± 1.8 F Relative Humidity 70 to 90% 0.1% ± (4% of reading + 1% RH) 10 to 70% 0.1% ± 4% RH Note: Above specification tests under the environment RF Field Strength less than 3 V/M & frequency less than 30 MHz only. You, as the end user, are legally bound (EU Battery ordinance) to return all used batteries, disposal in the household garbage is prohibited! You can hand over your used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your community or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold! Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the end of its lifecycle 7

8 Warranty (English) EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (A FLIR COMPANY) warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at (781) ext. 210 for authorization or visit our website for contact information. A Return Authorization (RA) number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification. Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Extech's total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied. Product Support Technical Support: support@extech.com -- Calibration and Repairs: repair@extech.com Product specifications subject to change without notice For the latest version of User Guides, Software updates, and other information: (781) Extech Instruments Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA ISO9001 Certified Copyright 2010 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company) All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Garantía (Español) EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (UNA EMPRESA FLIR) garantiza este instrumento para estar libre de defectos en partes o mano de obra durante un año a partir de la fecha de embarque (se aplica una garantía limitada a seis meses para los cables y sensores). Si fuera necesario regresar el instrumento para servicio durante o después del periodo de garantía, llame al Departamento de Servicio a Clientes al teléfono (781) ext. 210 para autorización, o visite nuestra página en Internet para Información del contacto. Se debe otorgar un número de Autorización de Retorno (RA) antes de regresar cualquier producto a Extech. El remitente es responsable de los gastos de embarque, flete, seguro y empaque apropiado para prevenir daños en tránsito. Esta garantía no se aplica a defectos resultantes de las acciones del usuario como el mal uso, alambrado equivocado, operación fuera de las especificaciones, mantenimiento o reparación inadecuada o modificación no autorizada. Extech específicamente rechaza cualesquier garantías implícitas o factibilidad de comercialización o aptitud para cualquier propósito determinado y no será responsable por cualesquier daños directos, indirectos, incidentales o consecuentes. La responsabilidad total de Extech está limitada a la reparación o reemplazo del producto. La garantía precedente es inclusiva y no hay otra garantía ya sea escrita u oral, expresa o implícita. Ayuda de producto Soporte Técnico support@extech.com - Reparación / Retornos: repair@extech.com Las especificaciones del producto están sujetas a cambios sin aviso Para la última versión de esta Guía del usuario, actualizaciones de software y otra información (781) Extech Instruments Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA Certificado ISO9001 Copyright 2010 Extech Instruments Corporation (una empresa FLIR) Reservados todos los derechos, incluyendo el derecho de reproducción total o parcial en cualquier medio. 8

9 Garantie (Français) EXTECH APPAREILS CORPORATION (Une société FLIR) garantit que cet appareil est exempt de défauts matériels et de fabrication pendant un an à compter de la date d envoi (une garantie limitée de six mois s applique aux capteurs et câbles). Si le renvoi de l appareil pour réparation devient nécessaire durant ou après la période de garantie, contactez le service client au (781) poste. 210 pour autorisation ou visitez notre site Web à l adresse pour obtenir nos coordonnées. Un numéro d autorisation de retour (AR) doit être délivré avant tout retour de produit à Extech. L expéditeur prend à sa charge les frais d expédition, le fret, l assurance et l emballage correct de l appareil afin de prévenir toute détérioration durant le transport. Cette garantie ne s applique pas aux dommages imputables à l utilisateur tel que l usage impropre ou abusif, un mauvais câblage, une utilisation non conforme aux spécifications, un entretien ou une réparation incorrecte, ou toute modification non autorisée. Extech déclinera spécifiquement toute garantie ou qualité marchande ou aptitude à l emploi prévu et ne sera en aucun cas tenu responsable pour tout dommage conséquent direct, indirect, ou accidentel. La responsabilité totale d Extech est limitée à la réparation ou au remplacement du produit. La garantie définie ci-dessus est inclusive et aucune autre garantie, écrite ou orale, n est exprimée ou implicite. Appui de produit Service d assistance technique support@extech.com - Réparations et retours :repair@extech.com Spécifications produit sujettes à modifications sans préavis Pour obtenir la dernière version de ce manuel d utilisation, des mises à jour logicielles et autres informations -(781) Extech Appareils Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA Certifié ISO 9001 Copyright 2010 Extech Appareils Corporation (une société FLIR). Tous droits réservés, y compris le droit de reproduction, en tout ou en partie, sous quelque forme que ce soit. 9